Central Florida Tradeshow and Education

The Central Florida Tradeshow at the Orange County Convention Center brings together the best exhibitors and the best mortgage brokers from the entire State of Florida. This year's sports theme "Keep Competing, Keep Winning" will highlight the competition in the world of mortgages. We're back in the Orange County Convention Center again this year - in the West Building, Exhibit Hall F.

The days events will include:

3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Exhibit Hall is open
Starting 4:00 p.m. Cash drawings every 30 minutes

Costs:

Free to All Attendees
No Soliciting by non-exhibitors
Adults Only
No Suitcases or bags on wheels

Tradeshow Educational Seminars - Continuing Ed

Continuing Education eligible toward license renewal:

7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Are You Ready for an Audit? - 4 credits
Presented by representatives from the Division of Financial Services, this course gives you details on what to expect from an audit and how better to prepare your company for compliance with statute. THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE SIGNED UP FOR ONE OF THE AFTERNOON COURSES LISTED BELOW.

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Navigating Interstate FS494 - 4 credits
A review of the laws and rules that regulate mortgage brokers and lending in the state of Florida (required every two years for license renewal).

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Reverse Mortgages - 4 credits
A comprehensive look at mortgages for seniors that enable them to tap the equity in their homes while avoiding expensive monthly payments..

Exhibitor Registration and Set-up Information

Exhibitors, if you still wish to sign-up for a booth, there are a limited number remaining. Download the sign-up sheet, or get information about set-up, contact information for the decorator, and exhibitor-only times.

Directions to the Exhibit Hall

Senate Bill to Reform Health Insurance Blocked by Dem's

A bill that has successfully passed the US House of Representatives for several years was very close to a vote on the Senate Floor last Thursday, May 11. But the motion for cloture - to end debate and procede to a vote - was defeated 55 to 43 almost along strict party lines. FAMB has supported this bill and has urged its members to action several times in recent months. Senator Mel Martinez is a co- sponsor of the bill, but Senator Bill Nelson has repeatedly refused to support the bill and was one of the 43 votes against on Thursday.

However, the success for FAMB and for small business owners across the country is the groundswell of support that arose for this measure. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) was one of the many national and state associations siding with FAMB on this bill. The NFIB President gave heartening remarks to his members on Friday on their website linked below.

Read NFIB President's Message.

Habitat for Humanity Leads in Affordable Housing

A former Lake County school administrator is the most recent recipient of a house from Habitat for Humanity in Lake County. After the recent real estate boom, affordable housing is almost as dry as the underbrush in Central Florida. Fortunately for Rheba Turnbull, Habitat for Humanity continues to provide a valuable resource in a market that is increasingly unaffordable for the working class. Her story is related in a recent article in the Orlando Sentinel.

Read the article in the Orlando Sentinel.

MEMBERSHIP

Members enjoy many benefits with FAMB. Discounts at the convention and other events, free continuing education, access to many group rates on insurance, overnights, pre-paid legal. If you're not a member yet, don't wait. Join today! Find out more about membership.

QUESTIONS?

For questions, suggestions, or comments regarding the Central Florida Chapter of FAMB or this newsletter, please email Kelly Guldi at newsletter@FAMBCentralFlorida.com.